MJ Lenderman is the topic of a brand new profile in GQ. And, within the article, written by longtime Pitchfork contributor Grayson Haver Currin, it’s revealed that the Asheville, North Carolina, indie-rocker will not tour with Wednesday. He’ll, nevertheless, proceed to make recorded music with the band. (Representatives for Wednesday and Lenderman confirmed the brand new growth to Pitchfork.)
Lenderman joined Wednesday in 2020 on the behest of lead singer Karly Hartzman, who had launched the band as a solo mission in 2017. The 2 musicians additionally dated for quite a few years, however they’re no longer in a romantic relationship.
Lenderman performed his final show with Wednesday earlier this 12 months in Japan, he advised Currin for GQ. The person changing Lenderman within the dwell Wednesday lineup is outwardly named Jake, however a consultant for the group had no additional data to share on the brand new member.
Lenderman launched his breakout solo album, Boat Songs, in 2022. The next 12 months, Wednesday shared their greatest file so far, Rat Saw God, and, in 2024, Lenderman continued his solo ascent with Manning Fireworks. He and his band, the Wind, are on tour for a lot of this 12 months.
Head to GQ for the total new profile “The MJ Lenderman Story You Haven’t Heard.”
